Flagship stores proliferate in Vietnam

Market observers said these large stores are now opening not only in big cities like Hanoi and HCM City but also in other smaller ones around the country.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 22

Bac Ninh IPs lure nearly $60 million in investment in July

Vietnam's public debt drops sharply to 41.3% of GDP

Japan, South Korea, France, and Germany are the largest creditors of Vietnam.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 22

Storm likely to form in East Sea, affecting parts of Quang Ninh to Quang Ngai

Unilever wins Corporate Sustainability Awards 2022

Unilever Vietnam is honored to receive the Corporate Sustainability Awards by Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine for its ceaseless efforts on the journey of sustainable development over the past 27 years.

Major General Pham Truong Son is named Deputy Chief of General Staff of VN Army

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has appointed Major General Pham Truong Son, Deputy Commander of Air Defense and Air Force, as Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army.

Vietnam's export turnover may reach US$368 billion by year-end

Vietnam’s export turnover is expected to reach around US$ 368 billion in 2022, representing a year-on-year increase of 9.46 percent, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Apple Watch enters mass production in Vietnam

The Apple Watch has entered mass production in the nation, with Apple Watch 8's shipment proportion from the country set to grow sharply to between 60% and 70%, according to details given by Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities.

KBS to produce films promoting Hue tourism

A film crew from the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) are taking part in a fact-finding tour to the central province of Thua Thien-Hue as they prepare to make films relating to the tourism promotion of the Vietnamese locality.

New markets for Vietnam's telecom giants

The telecommunications industry is showing signs of slowing down. The three biggest telecom groups in Vietnam - Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone - are moving into new fields.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (August 22-28)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on August 22-28.

Market's appeal to foreign investors remains high

The stock market rose for a sixth straight week last week, while liquidity posted a second weekly loss.

Supply chain disruptions offer 'opportunity in difficulty'

Currently, Vietnam needs a lot of medium-sized enterprises to participate in the production of raw materials and increase the competitiveness of industries, instead of depending on imports.

Building a national brand for tourism

In the FutureBrand Country Index, which measures the strength of perception of countries around the world, tourism is one of the most important factors.

Fierce completion in cloud computing market

Although the competition for market share in providing cloud computing services between domestic and foreign investors is fierce, Vietnamese enterprises have not yet closed the gap with foreign rivals.

Fresh charcoal-grilled muong fish lure visitors to Phu Yen

Although it is part of the daily meal of Phu Yen residents, the crispy, spicy, and sweet taste makes grilled muong (sharpbelly) fish a delicacy very few can resist.

Vietnam trained over 45,000 international students in 2016-2021

These students came from 102 countries and territories, with 80% from Laos and Cambodia.

Ministry aims to attract game producers back to Vietnam

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is developing a strategy to develop the game industry, including a plan to bring Vietnamese game studios based overseas back to Vietnam.

Export businesses warned about possible scams in Italy

The Vietnam Trade Office in Italy has issued a warning that Vietnamese businesses should be wary of scams which have been on the rise in recent times.

Vietnam: destination for R&D investment of tech giants

Competition is increasingly fierce, so tech giants are interested in investing in research and development (R&D) to maintain growth and beat their competitors.

Vietnam’s petroleum imports rise 150% over eight months

Vietnam had spent nearly US$6 billion importing 5.65 million tonnes of petroleum of all kinds as of August 15, up 150% in value year on year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

HCM City looks magical among the clouds

In the summer days of August, the sky of Ho Chi Minh City is often covered with low clouds with mist, which makes the central districts look like a watercolor painting. VietNamNet captures the scenes.

Vietnam contestant finishes runner up at Man of the Year 2022

Vietnamese born Nguyen Minh Khac on August 21 evening beat many other prospective contestants and came in second at Man of the Year 2022, a global beauty contest for men taking place in Bali, Indonesia.

At least 1 million housing units for low-income earners to be built by 2030

PM Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Construction to draft and submit a plan on building at least 1 million apartments of social housing for workers and low-income earners by 2030 to the Government in August.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 21

Exhibition on hawkers and shouting on Hanoi’s streets held in Da Nang